[Football] The Derby Way, 2017-18 edition

[Weststander]

Middlesbrough v Aston Villa tomorrow...hard to call

Over the 2 legs, Villa I reckon based on bought-in squad quality in every position.

Depends also on whether Boro fan Mike Dean officiates.

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

If this Derby team go up they will beat their own low points tally.
Fulham look the same as last season , great until they get near the box.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Over the 2 legs, Villa I reckon based on bought-in squad quality in every position.

Depends also on whether Boro fan Mike Dean officiates.

Draw tomorrow then Villa win at home

 

[Weststander]

If this Derby team go up they will beat their own low points tally.
Fulham look the same as last season , great until they get near the box.

Fulham peaked too early, about a month ago.

 

[dazzer6666]

Anyone but Boro. Please.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

If this Derby team go up they will beat their own low points tally.

Perfect.

And a decent away day as well.

 

[Invicta]

If this Derby team go up they will beat their own low points tally.
Fulham look the same as last season , great until they get near the box.

Bring it on then ! Prefer Fulham for location

 

[Weststander]

Anyone but Boro. Please.

I wonder what Pulis has in mind for Villa?

Hoof, long throws, territory game all played in Villa's half, stop-start so there's no flow.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

I wonder what Pulis has in mind for Villa?

Hoof, long throws, territory game all played in Villa's half, stop-start so there's no flow.

Give the ball to Traore I'd have thought.

 

[Weststander]

Give the ball to Traore I'd have thought.

Set plays to very tall guys, apparently:

 

[sir albion]

If this Derby team go up they will beat their own low points tally.
Fulham look the same as last season , great until they get near the box.

Why? Are they not allowed to sign players if they go up?

 

[cuthbert]

David Kemp has been assistant to Tony Pulis at many clubs and he retired from football at the end of the 2016-2017 season. He came out of his short retirement to be assistant again at Middlesborough, how important is he to the Tony Pulis style? I have an interest in his career as I was coached by him when he was a young player at Palace and I was an ageing park footballer, he is a really nice guy.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Play Off part 2 tonight.

Tears at Fulham or a trip to Wembley ?

 

[Icy Gull]

Play Off part 2 tonight.

Tears at Fulham or a trip to Wembley ?

Chokers vs chokers. Sadly I can see Villa going up whereas I’d much rather it was Fulham or Derby

 

[Change at Barnham]

I'm already having football withdrawals, so bought a ticket for Fulham tonight (only £19). It's always entertaining watching the Arsenal of the Championship who always seem to pass the opposition off the park but are reluctant to shoot.
It should be a good game.

 

[ForestRowSeagull]

Heading to the Cottage tonight with some Fulham pals to cheer them on. Cheap at £19! Fully expecting Fulham to have 80% possession and do bugger all with it

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

0-0, 8 minutes gone.

 

[Weststander]

Derby left a 3 on 1 after 7 minutes, how naive.

 

[Sorrel]

I think Derby will be easier next year in the Premier League than Fulham, so I would rather they win this one. Though I can't believe they'd actually win the play off final if they do.

 

[Weststander]

Chokers vs chokers. Sadly I can see Villa going up whereas I’d much rather it was Fulham or Derby

This.

Villa's huge squad of highly paid names will do it and Villans will celebrate as if world beaters. How their expectations have sunk.